Insights
Field notes, guides, and Jamaican fabrication thinking.
Guide
How to Spec Steel for Jamaican Weather
Salt air, hurricane wind loads and tropical humidity all change how you have to spec structural steel locally.
Marc Thompson · 12 Apr 2026
Pricing
Gates vs Railings: What Will Yours Actually Cost?
We break down the line-item costs of common residential metalwork in 2026.
Janelle Wright · 2 Mar 2026
Field Notes
Powder Coating vs. Paint — Which Lasts Longer?
We sprayed two identical gates, then tested them on a hot rooftop for a year. Here is what happened.
Marc Thompson · 18 Jan 2026